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Thu-19-09-2019, 12:52 PM
Dermatologist called.
The Rheumatologist wants to try Cimzia. Although I do not have congestive heart failure, I told her (same as I told her nurse) that I do have a heart doctor and also just wore a heart monitor last month because my neurologist thinks my heart changes rhythm throughout the day (arrhythmias). Since I wasn't immediately notified of the test results, there wasn't a major issue however I asked if I should check to see if there was any issue with me trying a TNF inhibitor. She said we'd rule those out for now.
She also said that our options were getting smaller. So I agreed to try the lazer light therapy to at least see if it helps the skin. I see the rheumatologist in November so we'll see how it all goes.
On a bright note, I'll be able to see how this lazer stuff works for me I guess. Dreading the twice weekly trips to the doctor though, I already have enough doctor visits without adding those.
The Rheumatologist wants to try Cimzia. Although I do not have congestive heart failure, I told her (same as I told her nurse) that I do have a heart doctor and also just wore a heart monitor last month because my neurologist thinks my heart changes rhythm throughout the day (arrhythmias). Since I wasn't immediately notified of the test results, there wasn't a major issue however I asked if I should check to see if there was any issue with me trying a TNF inhibitor. She said we'd rule those out for now.
She also said that our options were getting smaller. So I agreed to try the lazer light therapy to at least see if it helps the skin. I see the rheumatologist in November so we'll see how it all goes.
On a bright note, I'll be able to see how this lazer stuff works for me I guess. Dreading the twice weekly trips to the doctor though, I already have enough doctor visits without adding those.